On 10 Mar 2009, at 18:15, Chris Jack wrote:
>> The truth is, once you've been had once in this way, you ask what
> your agent is taking and refuse contracts where the rake is
> excessive. This in itself acts as a brake on agencies taking the
> Michael. I think 17.5% is fairly usual in the city nowadays - but
> I'm not currently working through an agency so don't quote me.
I've only done 3 contracts through an agency but I've never had the
agent get more than 12.5%.
Also I've not noticed a drop in the amount of agents ringing me up so
I presume the market is till fine.